Calendar Picks
Classic City American Music Festival | Saturday, July 5 @ 1:30 pm | The Foundry
Classic City Americ... The Foundry
OLLI Summer Film Festival | Tuesday, July 8 @ 1:30 pm | Ciné
OLLI Summer Film Fe... Ciné
Wes Parker, Honeyknife, Your Ex’s Pets | Wednesday, July 9 @ 7:00 pm | Ciné
Wes Parker, Honeykn... Ciné
Clarke Central Honors Chamber Strings, Joy Dance with Ecstatic Dance Athens GA, Collective Artists Workshop, Oconee Music
KidsFest Stage Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Music & Arts Festival. FREE! athfest.com
CLARKE CENTRAL HONORS CHAMBER STRINGS This after-school high school ensemble is dedicated to serving the community through performance. (12:30 p.m.)
JOY DANCE WITH ECSTATIC DANCE ATHENS GA No experience is necessary to join in on this free-form dance session to eclectic music. (1:30 p.m.)
COLLECTIVE ARTISTS WORKSHOP This local nonprofit was established in 2021 to provide opportunities for creating and connecting through education and the performing arts. (2:30 p.m.)
OCONEE MUSIC Recitals by students taking music lessons. (3:30 p.m.)
IAMTIKICA & The TLC Band, The Royal Velvet, Avery Deakins Band, The Ain’t Sisters, Boulevards, Bloodkin, Reverend Tribble & The Deacons
AthFest Wicked Weed Stage Pulaski Street, Athens, GA, United StatesAthFest Music & Arts Festival. FREE! athfest.com
IAMTIKICA & THE TLC BAND R&B recording artist and theatrical singer who was inspired to become a musician by her father, renowned drummer Alford J. Cooper. (12:30 p.m.)
THE ROYAL VELVET Heavy powered rock and roll. (1:30 p.m.)
AVERY DEAKINS BAND A modern rock shoutout to classic country greats. (2:25 p.m.)
THE AIN'T SISTERS Atlanta-based folk group fronted by Arrie Bozeman and Barb Carbon. (3:25 p.m.)
BOULEVARDS Funk project of Jamil Rashad from Raleigh, NC that jubilantly mixes in soul, country, jazz, hip hop and indie rock. (4:35 p.m.)
BLOODKIN Originally formed by Eric Carter and the late Daniel Hutchens in 1986, this gritty rock and roll group has accumulated a catalog of over 500 songs. (5:45 p.m.)
REVEREND TRIBBLE & THE DEACONS Four-piece rock band whose only goal is to make you have fun. (7 p.m.)
Julia Nyunt, Infinite Favors, Brendan Abernathy, Ant Da Ripper, Tony B, Scott Low & the Blue Bouillon, Heart of Pine
AthFest Hull Street Stage Hull Street, Athens, GA, United StatesAthFest Music & Arts Festival. FREE! athfest.com
JULIA NYUNT Multi-talented violinist, pianist, guitarist and singer who explores worlds of the heart and mind through lyrics-driven, maximalist arrangements. (1 p.m.)
INFINITE FAVORS Project of brothers Andrew and Nathan Prater that trades in the sludgy, punishing riffs of previous projects Pride Parade and Brown Frown for vocal harmonies, melodic basslines and hand percussion to create unforgettable, minimal bedroom pop. (2 p.m.)
BRENDAN ABERNATHY Traveling singer-songwriter with contemplative, relatable lyrics. (3 p.m.)
ANT DA RIPPER Athens hip-hop artist who strives to create a platform for aspiring artists with his own recording studio and label. (4 p.m.)
TONY B Artist who mixes hip hop, rap and a little bit of pop. (4:20 p.m.)
SCOTT LOW & THE BLUE BOUILLON Rustic folk singer-songwriter and former Athenian whose music is also inspired by jazz, punk and Southern rock. (5:10 p.m.)
HEART OF PINE Roots-rocking local group with a nostalgic "Southedelic" sound informed by classic rock, blues, country, jam, Americana and funk. (6:30 p.m.)
Classic City Pétanque Club
Lay Park Community Center 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesNew players welcome. Scheduled play days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 1:30 p.m. [email protected], www.athenspetanque.org
Sonny Angel Trading Party
Treehouse Kid & Craft 815 W. Broad St., Athens, GA, United StatesBring your Sonny Angel collections to trade or browse the store’s specials, and enjoy giveaways and more. 2 p.m. FREE! www.treehousekidandcraftcom
Book Launch
Monroe-Walton Center for The ArtsWinder author author Bobby Nash will celebrate the release of his Sheriff Tom Myers mystery series book Standing on the Shadows. 2–4 p.m. FREE! www.bobbynash.com
Monica Spears
Boutier Winery & Inn 4506 Hudson River Church Road, Danielsville, GA, United States2–5 p.m. FREE! www.boutierwinery.com
MONICA SPEARS A blend of jazz, soul, rock, blues and a little bit of disco.
Sunday Spotlight Tour
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesThis drop-in public tour features highlights of the permanent collection. 3 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
Stories with Miss UGA 2024
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesCurrent Miss UGA Carson Bridges will share fun stories for all ages. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
The New Orleans Jazz Stompers
Oak House Distillery 1015 Macon Hwy., Athens, GA, United States3:30–6 p.m. www.oakhousedistillery.com
THE NEW ORLEANS JAZZ STOMPERS Specializing in the historic "hot" syncopated dance music from the early 20th century.
Opening Reception
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United States“A Light Monkey’s Show” features photography by Paul Hartmann. 4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Bad Dog Trivia
Southern Brewing Co. 231 Collins Industrial Blvd., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Sundays, 4 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Marty Winkler and MARTHA, The Oldies But Goodies Band
Foxglove Plantbar 1063 Baxter Street, Athens, GA, United States4 p.m. www.foxgloveplantbar.com
MARTY WINKLER AND MARTHA Jazz, pop and folk singer-songwriter. Today's performance will include a backing band of Maggie Mason Hunter and Lisa Cesnik on vocals, Brian Smith on guitar, Mike Merz on bass and Sam Webber on drums.
THE OLDIES BUT GOODIES BAND Rosemary Woodel and friends play ukulele.
Linnentown Speaks
Ebenezer Baptist Church West 205 N. Chase St., Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Reparations Action will present reparations checks to 19 Linnentown first descendants with speakers sharing their experience growing up in the lost community. Followed by a fried chicken dinner. 4 p.m. FREE! www.athensreparationsaction.com
Off the Clock Comedy
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, AthensAthens Comedy presents local comedians and improv, this week featuring Holly Ballantine and Evon Campbell. Sundays, 9–11 p.m. $5. www.facebook.com/athenscomedy
Athens Neighborhood Health Center Ribbon Cutting
Athens Neighborhood Health Center 402 McKinley Drive, Athens, GA, United StatesCelebrate the center’s expansion with breakfast provided. 9 a.m. FREE! www.athensneighborhoodhealth.com
Pet Care 101
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesSmall animal vets Jennifer Peterson and Kelly Laas plus exotic animal vet Kelley Glikin VandenBerg will be on site to discuss animal care. 10 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Monday Funday
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesJoin Ms. Donna for songs, fingerplays, storytelling and STEAM activities. Ages 3–7 years. Registration suggested. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Classic City Rotary
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesThe local chapter meets weekly. Mondays, 11:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Lunch & Learn: How to Make Sushi
Oglethorpe Co. Library 858 Athens Rd., Lexington, GA, United StatesLearn how to make sushi rolls at home. Supplies provided. All ages. 12 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oglethorpe
Dementia Resource Center Open House
Athens Community Council on Aging 135 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesMeet with the center’s community partners, receive health screenings and learn from a panel discussion with local medical experts. RSVP required by email. 1:30–4:30 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
Open Chess Play
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesDrop in for a game open to all skill levels with light refreshments served. Mondays, 3–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Mystery Movie Marathon
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of mystery movies in tribute to Roger Corman. 4 p.m.–2 a.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
Nailed It! Fairy Tales
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesCreate a house worthy of a little pig. 4:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Steam Club
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop in and build your own creations with STEAM toys. Ages 8-12. 5 p.m. Independently work on robotics, microscopy, coding, simple machine building and more. Grades 6–12. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Pen Pals Writing Group
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesMeet other writers, share your writing experiences and get feedback on your work. Second & fourth Mondays, 5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Fairy Scene on a Book
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesUse provided supplies to create a work of art to decorate your space. Registration required. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
General Trivia with Erin
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Erin. Mondays, 7–9 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Classic City Trivia
Dooley's Bar and Grill 259 E Broad St, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Garrett Lennox. 7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ClassicCityTriviaCo
Bad Dog Trivia
LumberJaxe 510 N Lumpkin St, Athens, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Mondays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Blvck Hippie, Commüne, Evelia
The World Famous 351 N Hull St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $10 suggested donation. www.facebook.com/theworldfamousathens
BLVCK HIPPIE Bleary-eyed indie rock, dreamy off-kilter pop, free jazz interludes and cathartic freakouts by musician Josh Shaw.
COMMÜNE Local political/feminist punk band living in revolt.
EVELIA Soft rock and indie-alternative singer-songwriter from Athens.
Sake Bomb Open Mic Comedy
Cozy Bar 179 N. Jackson St., Athens, GA, United StatesWatch a variety of comedians perform new material or join in with your own standup routine. Mondays, 9 p.m. FREE! www.athenscomedy.com
Classic City Pétanque Club
Lay Park 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GANew players welcome. Scheduled days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 10 a.m. [email protected], www.athenspetanque.org
Google Drive and Docs
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn how to upload, manage and share files in Google Drive. 10 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Mr. Keith the Magic Man
Oglethorpe Co. Library 858 Athens Rd., Lexington, GA, United StatesEnjoy a show with puppets, magic and ventriloquism. Ages 11 & under. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oglethorpe
History of Oconee River Watershed
Join the GA Soil & Water Conservation Commission for a lecture on the Oconee River Watershed. 1 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Open Book Club
Oglethorpe Co. Library 858 Athens Rd., Lexington, GA, United StatesDiscuss mainstream fiction, thrillers and mysteries with the group. Last Tuesdays, 1 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oglethorpe
Classic City Pétanque Club
Lay Park Community Center 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesNew players welcome. Scheduled play days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 1:30 p.m. [email protected], www.athenspetanque.org
Knot Just For Knitters
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesBring your own crafting project to work on while chatting with fellow crafters. Tuesdays, 3–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Crafternoon
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop in for a craft or two. Supplies Provided. All ages. Tuesdays, 3:30–5:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Chess and Pizza
Youth Force Hub Georgia Square Mall 3700 Atlanta Hwy, Athens, United StatesOpen chess play for all levels with pizza provided. Last Tuesdays, 5–7 p.m. FREE! www.chessandcommunity.org
Tuesday Night Shenanigans
Southern Brewing Co. 231 Collins Industrial Blvd., Athens, GA, United StatesPlay board games and arcade games on site, bring your own games or even your D&D group. Tuesdays, 5–10 p.m. www.sobrewco.com
Tiki Taco Tuesday
Live Wire 227 W Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy live music, craft cocktails and a taco pop-up from Don Carne. Tuesdays, 5–10 p.m. www.livewireathens.com
Mystery Book Club
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesJoin Dr. Penny Mills to discuss Sulari Gentill’s novel The Woman in the Library. 5:30–6:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Athens Photography Guild
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesChuck Murphy will present on the basic do’s and don’ts of backyard bird photography. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athensphotographyguild.wordpress.com
This or That: Adventure Movie
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesScreening of an adventure movie voted on by attendees. Second and fourth Tuesdays, 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Kenosha Kid
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesNo Phone Party. 7 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
KENOSHA KID Instrumental adventure-jazz group centered around the rollicking compositions of Dan Nettles and featuring Josh Allen, Seth Hendershot and various guests.
